Cousins visiting vancouver

v13co · 04-30-2008, 02:38 AM

My cousins are visiting vancouver in two weeks!! Woohoo!! Haven't seen them in a few months and it'll be there first time in vancouver

they'll be here for a 3 weeks but are already spending a couple of weeks going to the rockies, and going on an alaskan cruise. they'll be here for around 8 days total

i want to maximize their time here so... where should i take them?

their age ranges from 7, 13, 15 (girls); and 10 (boy)

so far i have... stanley park, aquarium, gastown/ chinatown suspension bridge

no-no's for me are:
playland (they can go to better amusement parks any time)
robson (maybe the 15 yr old might be interested, but that's it)

JU!CYY · 04-30-2008, 02:42 AM

go up to grouse mountain to see the grizzly bears

Sales! Sales! Sales! · 04-30-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by v13co

My cousins are visiting vancouver in two weeks!! Woohoo!! Haven't seen them in a few months and it'll be there first time in vancouver

they'll be here for a 3 weeks but are already spending a couple of weeks going to the rockies, and going on an alaskan cruise. they'll be here for around 8 days total
i want to maximize their time here so... where should i take them?
their age ranges from 7, 13, 15 (girls); and 10 (boy)
so far i have... stanley park, aquarium, gastown/ chinatown suspension bridge
no-no's for me are:
playland (they can go to better amusement parks any time)
robson (maybe the 15 yr old might be interested, but that's it)

v13co you're going to have a really neat time in Alaska! I was there when I was 15 and I remember this glacier (forgot the name of it) but we went to this museum type place where it gives you the history of the glacier. So sad how its melting slowly from global warming. Alaska has amazing scenery and really keeps you at one with nature. If you're into that kind of stuff then you'll have a great time

bombshell · 04-30-2008, 07:29 AM

science world
granville island (kids market)
and if you were going to take them shopping i'd go to metrotown, rather than dt (there are more stores i think they'll like

if you can get a ride:
go karting
splashdown (probably too cold)
lazertag

CarolineClap · 04-30-2008, 12:39 PM

I think the Children's Festival is coming up soon at Vanier Park.

Take them to one of the Gulf Islands on the ferry to go for a walk.

Whale watching? Rent kayaks? You can get doubles so the young ones don't have to paddle too much. Rent rollerblades and go around Stanley Park.

BUNT · 04-30-2008, 03:02 PM

steveston village
white rock promenade and pier
queen elizabeth park - kids usually think the waterfall is cool

jjgirl · 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CarolineClap

I think the Children's Festival is coming up soon at Vanier Park.

Take them to one of the Gulf Islands on the ferry to go for a walk.

Whale watching? Rent kayaks? You can get doubles so the young ones don't have to paddle too much. Rent rollerblades and go around Stanley Park.

Yes, the Vancouver International Children's Festival is from May 12 - 19. Hours vary.

Check their website for details:

I also agree with bombshell regarding her suggestions. Scienceworld is great - check their website for the exhibits and other stuff happening now:

Granville Island is great, and Metrotown would be fun to cuz of all the different stores.

I personally would vote for lasertag (or paintball tag - that's fun too).

West Coast Gurlee · 05-02-2008, 12:15 PM

A good idea is to take them on a picnic at a beach like Spanish Banks. I was just out there for a walk this morning. It was a little windy so I didn't stay long. But Spanish Banks is a nice beach area for a picnic and it gets warmer in the afternoons.

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v13co Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond POSTS: 465 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Cousins visiting vancouver My cousins are visiting vancouver in two weeks!! Woohoo!! Haven't seen them in a few months and it'll be there first time in vancouver they'll be here for a 3 weeks but are already spending a couple of weeks going to the rockies, and going on an alaskan cruise. they'll be here for around 8 days total i want to maximize their time here so... where should i take them? their age ranges from 7, 13, 15 (girls); and 10 (boy) so far i have... stanley park, aquarium, gastown/ chinatown suspension bridge no-no's for me are: playland (they can go to better amusement parks any time) robson (maybe the 15 yr old might be interested, but that's it)

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CarolineClap Full Member Hangman Champion! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver/Victoria POSTS: 748 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 5 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Cousins visiting vancouver I think the Children's Festival is coming up soon at Vanier Park. Take them to one of the Gulf Islands on the ferry to go for a walk. Whale watching? Rent kayaks? You can get doubles so the young ones don't have to paddle too much. Rent rollerblades and go around Stanley Park. __________________

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West Coast Gurlee Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shaughnessy Area POSTS: 200 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 13 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Cousins visiting vancouver A good idea is to take them on a picnic at a beach like Spanish Banks. I was just out there for a walk this morning. It was a little windy so I didn't stay long. But Spanish Banks is a nice beach area for a picnic and it gets warmer in the afternoons.

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